Job Description

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Responsibilities
SENIOR CONSULTANT - ACTUARIAL LEADERSHIP
Retirement Actuarial Services
About the Role
We're seeking an experienced actuarial leader to drive excellence in our Retirement Actuarial Services team. This pivotal role combines technical expertise with people leadership to deliver high-quality pension-related services while developing and inspiring team members.
Primary Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and mentor a team of actuarial and data management professionals
• Drive operational excellence and ensure timely delivery of services
• Establish quality control measures and maintain regulatory compliance
• Set and monitor performance standards
• Allocate resources effectively and manage workflow optimization

People Management & Culture

• Foster a high-performance culture emphasizing knowledge, judgment, and analytical excellence
• Provide coaching and development opportunities
• Drive employee engagement and accountability
• Facilitate collaborative decision-making
• Lead performance management processes

Strategic Partnership

• Build and maintain strong relationships across business units
• Identify and understand customer needs
• Implement solutions to enhance service delivery
• Promote cross-functional collaboration

Problem Resolution & Innovation

• Resolve complex technical and operational challenges
• Guide team members through problem-solving
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Lead special projects as needed

Detailed Key Responsibilities

• Bridge Operations: Ensure timely and quality delivery while managing escalations between home office and Pune teams
• Management Excellence: Execute core management responsibilities including performance appraisals, expectation setting, career development, one-on-one meetings, and workflow management
• Technical Leadership: Provide comprehensive techno-functional guidance in US DB space
• Mentorship: Guide and partner with analysts and consultants during requirements gathering and reviews
• Project Management: Analyze and translate business requirements into manageable projects, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy
• Technical Expertise: Demonstrate mastery across multiple disciplines including Funding, Accounting, OPEB, and related projects
• Innovation: Identify and implement automation opportunities while developing risk mitigation strategies
• Cultural Alignment: Ensure team adherence to organizational principles, practices, and core values
• Industry Knowledge: Stay current with industry best practices and technology trends, applying relevant innovations to workplace improvements
• Technical Tools: Guide team in utilizing tools such as MS Access, VBA, R, and SAS (for data-focused roles)
• Project Planning: Assist in comprehensive project and program planning
• Stakeholder Management: Identify and interact with home office teams and business stakeholders to meet expectations
• Practice Leadership: Promote actuarial best practices through roadshows and educational sessions
• Quality Assurance: Maintain high standards of service delivery while managing costs and regulatory compliance

Technical Skills & Experience

• Comprehensive understanding of broad-based actuarial concepts
• Experience in Funding and Accounting valuations, specifically for US pensions
• Proficiency with actuarial software and pension actuarial work
• Demonstrated expertise in risk identification and mitigation processes
• Strong command of various technical tools and platforms
• Experience with data analysis tools (MS Access, VBA, R, SAS)

Professional Competencies

• Superior analytical, solution development, and problem-solving capabilities
• Proven expertise in technical design and business domain knowledge
• Strong estimation and review capabilities
• Excellent interpersonal and mentoring skills
• Demonstrated decision-making ability
• Outstanding customer service orientation
• Research mindset with awareness of emerging technology trends
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills

Qualifications
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Science, Statistics, or Engineering
• Progress in actuarial examinations
• 5+ years of actuarial industry experience
• 1+ years of people management or leadership experience
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Excellence in written and verbal communication
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality

Additional Information
What We're Looking For

• A strategic thinker who can translate business requirements into actionable plans
• A mentor who can develop and inspire team members
• An innovator who identifies automation opportunities and risk mitigation strategies
• A collaborative leader who builds strong relationships across the organization
• A technical expert who stays current with industry trends and best practices

Reporting Structure
This position reports to: Senior Manager/Assistant Director/Director
Direct Reports: Retirement benefit analysts, Actuarial analysts, and support roles
*The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of service while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
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